ART Teacher (MATERNITY LEAVE)

Position

ART TEACHER (MATERNITY LEAVE) - Start: (October - December)

Requirements

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Visual Arts Endorsement

Preferred: Certification in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator

Experience with both 2D and 3D art mediums

Familiarity with National Core Arts Standards

Description

Strong understanding of art content and pedagogy, particularly inquiry-based and studio-based instruction

Ability to instruct students in developing technical and creative skills within various artistic mediums, including 2D, 3D, and digital art

Ability to differentiate instruction to support a variety of student needs and artistic abilities

Ability to collaborate with teachers within and outside of the Fine Arts Department to integrate art into interdisciplinary projects

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement engaging lessons in 2D and 3D art, fine arts, and graphic design.

Utilize the National Core Arts Standards to guide curriculum and assessments.

Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners and artistic abilities.

Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment with strong classroom management.

Utilize assessments to evaluate student progress.

Collaborate with colleagues in the Fine Arts Department.

Encourage student participation in art exhibitions, competitions, and extracurricular activities.

Stay current with best practices in art education, technology, and pedagogy

Compliance Language

All employees must adhere to District 218 Board Policy, administrative procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and all relevant Illinois laws, including teacher evaluation protocols under the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) and all state-mandated training requirements.

Salary:. Compensation is at the daily rate of $125.00 for 5.5 periods for 20 consecutive days. On the 21st day of subbing, you are compensated as long term subs which is $317.41 daily rate. Offered

Benefits: None offered